What kind of home is 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG?

1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG sell for?

1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG last sold for £500,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £415,000 in August 2015, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2015 and March 2020, 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG rose from £415,000 to £500,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG?

1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (1,830 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 2LG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG use?

The latest EPC at 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG?

1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG in?

1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG sits in Castleton, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

Is 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG in a safe area?

Police records around 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (210% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Springfields, CF3 2LG is Marshfield Primary School, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1b, Springfields, Castleton, Cardiff, CF3 2LG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

170 m²

1830 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1b

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1b is a four-bedroom detached house in Castleton, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 2LG). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 2015–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £634,000 is 26.8% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £500,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Apr 2009

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Springfields, Castleton, Cardiff, CF3 2LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£634,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£500,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2020Most recent
£500,000
+20.5%over 4 years
3 August 2015
£415,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CF3 2LG: £517,500 (2022–2001).

Nearby sales in CF3 2LG

On the street

Versus other Springfields homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1b runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 239 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cardiff district page.

Full Cardiff report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Marshfield Primary School — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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